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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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